Redistribute Practice OAA tests from yesterday and begin applying smart test taking tips while (re)taking the test together as a class, discussing each possible answer, finding proof in the passage to support correct answers, and making notes in the margin
HW:
Prepare for tomorrow’s posttest over U5P1
“Get the book!” (Watsons go to Birmingham” )by Tuesday, Jan. 22nd
Thursday, 1-17-13 Daily Objective: “I will…
Demonstrate mastery of U5P1 words
Find and use contextual evidence as support when answering literal and inferential questions.
Use a highlighter and write notes in the margin when trying to confirm correct answers.
Learn to use and complete a log to track progress and areas of strength/weakness
Week of January 14-18, 2013
Monday, 1-14-13
Daily Objective:
“I will…
- Assess current knowledge of U5P1 words
- Prepare persuasive essay for publication
- Read and check comprehension
Procedure:- Copy HW into agenda
- What is/are today’s objective(s)?
- Take U5P1 pretest
- Meet with groups/partners for final day to finish 3-paragraph persuasive writing on chosen “Great Debate” issue
- Complete final draft and submit to square table before end of class.
- Read “The Choice” and “To Tell or Not to Tell” on pages 25-29 and complete Critical Thinking Questions
- Copy of text: http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/PDFs/SCOPE-121012-Fiction.pdf
- Copy of Critical Thinking Questions: http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/PDFs/SCOPE-121012-Fiction-CriticalThinking.pdf
- With any remaining class time, students may choose:
- Work on Word Wisdom pages
- Begin the “THE CHOICE Contest” (bottom of page 29—handout available), optional –Due January 25th
HW:Tuesday, 1-15-13
Daily Objective:
“I will…
- Find and use contextual evidence as support when answering literal and inferential questions
Procedure:- Copy HW into agenda
- What is/are today’s objective(s)?
- Assign students to obtain a copy of “The Watsons go to Birmingham” by Tuesday, January 22nd
- Briefly discuss the book and where students can obtain a copy (distribute handout)
- Collect any leftover 3 paragraph persuasive writing assignments
- Distribute Practice OAAs (2 reading sections from 2006 distributed test)
- Students will read both passages and complete accompanying sets of questions
- If time, we will begin discussing correct answers.
HW:Wednesday, 1-16-13
Daily Objective:
“I will…
- Check current understanding of U5P1 words
- Learn, model and apply smart test taking skills to OAA reading tests (and other tests)
- Find and use contextual evidence as support when answering literal and inferential questions.
- Use a highlighter and write notes in the margin when trying to confirm correct answers.
Procedure:- Copy HW into agenda
- What is/are today’s objective(s)?
- Check/Correct WW pages 94-99 with a student leader while I walk around and stamp completed homework pages
- Distribute “Smart Test Taking Tips” (handout) and read carefully/discuss with class
- Redistribute Practice OAA tests from yesterday and begin applying smart test taking tips while (re)taking the test together as a class, discussing each possible answer, finding proof in the passage to support correct answers, and making notes in the margin
HW:Thursday, 1-17-13
Daily Objective:
“I will…
- Demonstrate mastery of U5P1 words
- Find and use contextual evidence as support when answering literal and inferential questions.
- Use a highlighter and write notes in the margin when trying to confirm correct answers.
- Learn to use and complete a log to track progress and areas of strength/weakness
Procedure:- Copy HW into agenda
- What is/are today’s objective(s)?
- Take U5P1 Posttest
- Correct answers together, if time.
- Redistribute Practice OAA tests; continue using “Smart Test Taking Tips” handout as a model
- Discuss/correct answers
- Distribute and model how to complete the Practice OAA Results Log
- If time, show student videos on wiki page (Christmas carols)
HW:Friday, 1-18-13
RECORDS DAY—No School for students
END OF 2ND QUARTER/1ST SEMESTER